Elsa Schiaparelli was an Italian fashion designer born in 1890 in Rome, Italy. Known for her innovative and avant-garde creations, she established herself as a leading figure in the fashion industry in the 1920s and 1930s. Schiaparelli was famous for incorporating surrealistic elements into her collections, collaborating with artists such as Salvador Dalí. She is recognized for inventing several fashion trends, including the wrap dress and the divided skirt. With her fearless and imaginative approach to design, Schiaparelli became a rival to renowned designer Coco Chanel. After World War II, her couture house struggled and she ultimately retired in 1954. Elsa Schiaparelli’s legacy continues to be celebrated today for her contributions to fashion and her bold artistic expression.